Garlic Grits

📜 Collection: John B. Collection | ✍️ Attribution: Unattributed | 📂 Category: Sides A comforting and savory baked garlic grits casserole that serves six. This rich side dish features creamy grits infused with garlic cheese and butter, baked until set.


Prep TimeCook TimeInactive / Chill TimeYield / Servings
15 mins30 minsNone6 servings

🔪 Key Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Casserole dish
  • Whisk

Ingredients

MeasurementsIngredientsPrep / Notes
4 cupsWaterBoiling
1 tspSaltTo taste
1 cupGritsDry
1 cubeButterSoftened
1 rollGarlic CheeseSoftened
3EggsBeaten

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare Grits

  1. Bring 4 cups water and 1 tsp salt to a boil in a saucepan.
  2. Stir in 1 cup grits and cook until the mixture becomes thick.

Step 2: Combine and Bake

  1. Remove from heat and stir in 1 cube butter and 1 roll garlic cheese until melted and combined.
  2. Stir in 3 beaten eggs until fully incorporated.
  3. Pour the mixture into a greased casserole dish.
  4. Bake at 325°F for 30 minutes until the center is set and the top is lightly golden.

💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: The grits mixture can be prepared and poured into the casserole dish up to 24 hours in advance; keep refrigerated until ready to bake.


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